Year 8 Assessment Task

Letter

100

What do you need to do when concluding 

• ☐ Summary of main point: Is the message restated clearly?
• ☐ Respectful tone: Does the letter end politely and respectfully?

200

What is needed for Introduction 

• ☐ Introduces the issue: Is the social justice issue made clear from the start?
• ☐ Personal connection or hook: Is there a story, example, or reason that makes the reader want to listen?

300

What is needed for Letter Structure 

• ☐ Address/Heading: Is the recipient identified (e.g., “To all MPs in Parliament”)?
• ☐ Date: Is there a date included?
• ☐ Greeting: Does the letter begin with an appropriate salutation (e.g., “Dear…” / “To…”)?
• ☐ Closing: Does the letter end with a polite phrase (e.g., “Yours sincerely”)?
• ☐ Signature/Name: Is the writer’s name clearly included?

400

What is needed for the Body of the Letter 

• ☐ Explains the problem: Is the issue described with examples, facts, or experiences?
• ☐ Location/Context: Is it clear where this is happening (community, nation, or global)?
• ☐ Catholic Social Teaching (for student task): Does the letter connect to at least two CST principles (e.g., dignity of the human person, common good, solidarity, option for the poor)?
• ☐ Action/Solution: Is there a suggested solution or action for leaders to take?
• ☐ Mission, Discipleship, Service (for student task): Does it show how faith calls us to help others?
• ☐ Small daily actions: Does the writer suggest what individuals can do in everyday life?

500

what do you have to involve when using persuasive language

• ☐ Emotional appeal: Does the letter use stories, personal experiences, or empathy?
• ☐ Evidence or facts: Are statistics or examples included to support the argument?
• ☐ Clear message: Is the purpose of the letter easy to understand?
• ☐ Call to action: Does the letter ask the reader to do something specific?

CST

100

What are the Catholic Social Teachings 

The Catholic Social Teachings (CSTs) are seven key principles developed by the Catholic Church to guide how we live out our faith in society and respond to issues of justice

200

Life and Dignity of the Human Person 

Every human being is sacred and created in the image of God, so human life and dignity must be respected and protected at all times.

300

Solidarity

We are one human family; regardless of race, nation, or economic status, we must stand together and seek peace and justice for all.

400

The common good

The Common Good means the conditions in society that allow all people — as individuals and groups — to reach their full potential and live with dignity

CST

100

How many Catholic Social Teachings are there? 

7

200

The dignity of work and participation

Work is a form of participation in God’s creation; workers have rights to fair wages, safe conditions, and the ability to form unions.

300

Option for the Poor

A basic moral test is how the most vulnerable members of society are treated; we must put their needs first.

400

Creation and environment

We are stewards of the earth, called to protect the environment and care for all of God’s creation for current and future generations.

Mission, Discipleship and Service

100

Mission 

The call to share God’s love, message, and hope with others through words and actions.

200

Discipleship

Living as a follower of Jesus, learning from His example and applying His teachings in daily life.

300

Service 

Putting faith into action by helping others, especially those in need, with generosity and compassion.